Vivo iQOO Neo 12 vs ZTE Axon 60 Lite
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the ZTE Axon 60 Lite (2024) runs on the Unisoc T606. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads — 76/100 vs 32/100 (a 44-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 5000); the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is faster in AnTuTu (4,647,154 vs 333,647); the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE Axon 60 Lite doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
ZTE Axon 60 Lite
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4647154 vs 333647
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 378
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1335
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 5W
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 27/100)
- Better camera (35/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 34/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 60 Lite better?
- Better portability (44/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 vs the ZTE Axon 60 Lite, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 scores 44 points higher (76/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (99/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (80/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Lite (99/100 vs 27/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Lite (99/100 vs 34/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a bit better (35/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Lite (80/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Lite is a bit better (44/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO Neo 12 | ZTE Axon 60 Lite | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Unisoc T606 | |
| AnTuTu | 4647154 | 333647 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 378 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 1335 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.6" | |
| Resolution | 1440x3200 | 720x1612 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 9000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 5W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2200 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm | 164.2×75.3×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | — | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Axon 60 Lite
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
ZTE Axon 60 Lite
- 6.6"
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 60 Lite
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and ZTE Axon 60 Lite, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads ZTE Axon 60 Lite by 1292.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Lite (99/100 vs 27/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Lite (99/100 vs 34/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a bit better (35/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Lite (80/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Lite is a bit better (44/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 or the ZTE Axon 60 Lite?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Lite by 44 points (76/100 vs 32/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and the ZTE Axon 60 Lite?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the ZTE Axon 60 Lite — 32/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 or the ZTE Axon 60 Lite?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on camera score (35/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 or the ZTE Axon 60 Lite?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on performance (99/100 vs 27/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 over the ZTE Axon 60 Lite?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.